Air Pollution Drives Hospital Admissions for Lower Respiratory Infections
Men, people over 65, and those diagnosed with hypertension are the most vulnerable population groups.
Men, people over 65, and those diagnosed with hypertension are the most vulnerable population groups.
Men, people over 65, and those diagnosed with hypertension are the most vulnerable population groups.
Read MoreThe Air Quality Index may not capture all toxic pollutants from wildfire smoke, leading to potential underestimation of health risks.
Read MoreResearchers established a robust association between exposure to benzene, a prevalent airborne volatile organic compound, and insulin resistance.
Read MoreCounties where drinking water surpassed the recommended maximum levels of PFAS had a higher incidence of respiratory, digestive, endocrine, and mouth and throat cancers.
Read MoreResearchers report a 22% higher risk of respiratory-related emergency visits in communities with low air conditioning availability during California’s wildfire seasons.
Read MoreAs wildfire smoke blankets Los Angeles, a UCLA Health pulmonologist offers residents tips to stay safe.
Read MoreCedars-Sinai pulmonologists are increasing clinic availability to support patients with respiratory conditions exacerbated by wildfire smoke in Los Angeles County.
Read MoreResearchers from UC San Francisco have uncovered evidence that microplastics in the air—shed from tires and degrading garbage—could be linked to serious health risks, including lung and colon cancers.
Read MoreWildfire smoke from Canadian fires in June 2023 led to a 20% rise in medical visits for lung and heart conditions in Maryland.
Read MoreAn EPA study reveals that public schools with the highest air toxic exposure risks have disproportionately higher numbers of disabled, Hispanic, Latino, and Asian students.
Read MoreElevated temperatures were found to increase apnea events and reduce oxygen levels in patients with OSA on the same night, with effects disappearing the following day.
Read MoreThe board of supervisors of Santa Cruz County, Calif, finalized its approval of a ban on the sale of filtered cigarettes and cigars.
Read MoreAlso, researchers link traffic-related air pollution to asthmatic patients developing COPD.
Read MoreResearchers find that phosphocholine—an important component in the body’s metabolism—can counteract the toxic effects of PM2.5 on lung cells.
Read MoreChildren born in autumn or winter are more likely to have asthma and allergic rhinitis compared to those born in summer, according to research from Finland.
Read MoreA liquid-based solution uses a solvent to trap the plastic particles, leaving clean water behind.
Read MoreThe drug reduced Aβ42, the largest form of amyloid beta protein found in Alzheimer’s plaques, in mice exposed to air pollution.
Read MoreSixty-five health and medical organizations are urging the EPA to approve eight pending California clean air rules.
Read MoreNASA-funded research reveals an average 20% spike of nitrogen dioxide polluting the air for communities located near huge warehouses.
Read MoreA meta-analysis with 35,000 children from eight European countries underscores the link between green urban spaces and respiratory health in childhood.
Read MoreA study has revealed that exposure to fine particulate matter prior to the retrieval of eggs during IVF can significantly reduce the odds of achieving a live birth.
Read MoreExposure to NO2 and particulate matter from birth to age 17 is associated with bronchitic symptoms in adulthood, according to new research.
Read MoreRising global levels of micro- and nanoplastics could exacerbate risks of chronic lung disease, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, according to new research.
Read MorePollutants from gas stoves rapidly infiltrate bedrooms, posing health risks even hours after cooking has stopped.
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